Dell 2350 - Wireless WLAN Broadband Router User Manual Download

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Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router
User's Guide

Contents

Introduction

Overview

Wireless Networking Overview

A Look at the Hardware

Installation and Configuration

Cable Modem Connection

DSL Modem Connection

Cable Modem with USB Connection

Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router as an Access Point for an Existing Network

Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming

Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Router

Turning Off Broadcast SSID

Setting Up File and Printer Sharing

How To Setup Microsoft® Windows® XP Clients Connecting To The Router

Using Your Router

Overview

Factory Default Settings

Setup Wizard

Control Utility

Web-Based Configuration Tool

Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information

Technical Specifications

Regulatory Information

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Glossary

Online Customer Support

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Page 1: ...necting To The Router Using Your Router Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web Based Configuration Tool Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy Glossary Online Customer Support Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2004 Dell Inc All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...P N Y6925 Revision A01 December 2004 ...

Page 3: ...l Wireless 2350 Broadband Router can offer both wired and wireless computers simultaneous access to the Internet The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router can be configured the following ways Internet router Connects to a cable or DSL modem providing Internet connectivity to both wired and wireless computers The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router includes a firewall feature to control Internet acce...

Page 4: ...puters to simultaneously communicate out to the Internet It can communicate at speeds up to 54 Megabits per second Mbps on the wireless network and at either 10 or 100 Mbps on the LAN wired port depending on the connected computer The maximum distance between the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and each wirelessly connected computer is 300 feet This distance may be less depending on your envir...

Page 5: ...vices from other vendors The WiFi certification logo indicates that the wireless device has been tested by an independent organization A wireless client operates in either infrastructure mode or peer to peer mode Back to Top Identifying a WLAN An ESSID and BSSID are both Service Set Identifiers SSID that identify and control the wireless client s access to a given WLAN The SSID is sometimes referr...

Page 6: ...s device that claims to have 40 bit encryption interoperates with a device that claims to have 64 bit encryption the same is true for the reverse A 40 64 bit key consists of 10 hexadecimal numbers arrayed as follows Key 1 1011121314 Key 2 2021222324 Key 3 3031323334 Key 4 4041424344 A 104 128 bit key has several trillion times as many possible combinations than a 40 64 bit key It consists of 26 he...

Page 7: ...wireless client authentication WPA adopts an authentication scheme through 802 1x 802 1x provides a framework for user authentication and a key distribution management method 802 1x consists of three main elements an Authentication Server typically a RADIUS server WPA enabled router or AP called Authenticator and a WPA enabled client called Supplicant 802 1x ensures only authorized users can acces...

Page 8: ...our for each LED Front Panel LED Represents Activity Power Power The Power LED will light up green when the device is powered on It will blink when the device is powering up or when it is reset Wireless Wireless LAN The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network The rate of blinking will vary with the rate ...

Page 9: ...adapter to this power port and then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet Reset Use an object such as a paper clip to press the button for at least 5 seconds The Power LED will be off for a short time and then light up again You can then release the button to reset the device to its factory default settings Internet This accepts an RJ 45 connector for connecting the Dell Wirele...

Page 10: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 11: ...B Connection Configuring Your Router as an Access Point for an Existing Network Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How To Setup Microsoft Windows XP Clients Connecting To The Router Back to Contents Page ...

Page 12: ...d Router through an Ethernet cable 2 Connect any one of the four LAN ports on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to the Ethernet port on your computer through another Ethernet cable 3 Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router NOTE If the installation is not successful you can restore the default settings by pushing the Reset button on the back of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router ...

Page 13: ...6 Go to the Basic Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 7 Click the Internet Connection Settings menu option on the pull down menu 8 Click to select Your ISP requires you to input Host Computer Name or Domain Name 9 Type the Host Name and Domain Name assigned to you into the appropriate boxes 10 Click the Next button 11 Click the Save Restart button to ...

Page 14: ... port on the DSL modem to the Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router through an Ethernet cable 2 Connect any one of the four LAN ports on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to the Ethernet port on your computer through another Ethernet cable 3 Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router 4 The setup should work on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router with the factory d...

Page 15: ...ple Internet Explorer and go to http my router or the default IP address http 192 168 2 1 5 Enter the default username and password admin when prompted to do so 6 Go to the Basic Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 7 Click the Internet Connection Settings menu option on the pull down menu 8 Select Connection Type from the drop down menu and select DSL...

Page 16: ...hernet connections but is connected to your computer via USB cable follow the instructions below to switch to the Ethernet connection 1 Make sure that your cable modem is powered off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the cable modem 3 Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Ethernet card on your computer 4 Insert the other end of the cable into th...

Page 17: ...eb browser and go to http my router or the default IP address http 192 168 2 1 The Enter Network Password login prompt appears 2 Type the following text in the user name and password fields admin 3 Click the OK button 4 Go to the Basic Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 5 Click the Router Mode menu option in the drop down menu 6 Click to select Acces...

Page 18: ...r 2 Click the Advanced IP Settings menu option in the drop down menu 3 Make sure that the box Automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server is unchecked 4 Assign an IP address to the router 4 Click the Submit button 5 A pop up Warning window will appear Click the OK button 6 A NOTE page will appear with the instructions on how to refresh the IP address of your computer 7 Click the Continue...

Page 19: ...figure for gaming Change Router Settings 1 Open a web browser and type http my router or http 192 168 2 1 The Enter Network Password login prompt appears 2 Type the following text in the user name and password fields admin 3 Go to the Advanced Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 4 Click the DHCP Server Settings menu option in the drop down menu 5 Clic...

Page 20: ...9 Reboot the client computer The client computer will use the newly assigned IP and will not have any TCP IP ports blocked by the firewall feature of the router Back to Contents Page ...

Page 21: ...navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 4 Click the Wireless Security menu option in the drop down menu 5 Click to select Enable Wireless Security 6 Click to select either WEP or WPA in the Network Authentication list If WEP is selected 1 Select hexadecimal or ASCII characters as the Key Format You can use either as a string of hexadecimal digits characters 0 through 9 and A through F or as...

Page 22: ... 5 Click the NEXT button and then click Save and Restart to apply the changes 6 Set up the WPA on your wireless clients Refer to the documentation that accompanied your wireless clients or your wireless clients on line help system for information on how to setup WPA NOTE The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router offers two ways to set the wireless encryption in your router One is the Wireless Securi...

Page 23: ...nter Network Password login prompt appears 2 Type the following text in the user name and password fields admin 3 Go to the Advanced Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 4 Click the Advanced Wireless menu option in the drop down menu 5 Check the Hide my wireless network checkbox 6 Click Submit Back to Contents Page ...

Page 24: ...sent click the Install button 5 Click to select Service and then click the Add button 6 Click to select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks and then click the OK button Sharing a Printer To share a printer perform the following steps on the computer that has the printer you wish to share 1 Click the Start button click Settings and then click Printers 2 Click the printer you want to sha...

Page 25: ... so that users on other computers on your network can view them 1 In Microsoft Windows Explorer right click on the file folder or drive letter you wish to share and left click Sharing 2 Click Share As 3 Type a name for the share and follow the on screen instructions to complete Back to Contents Page ...

Page 26: ... of the computer to connect to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is different To check what service pack is installed follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click System 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab The service pack installed should be displayed ...

Page 27: ...k 1 to Connect To The Router Configuring Automatic Network Connections To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click Network Connections 4 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and then left click...

Page 28: ...f Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click the Network Connections icon 4 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and then left click Properties 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab 6 Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected If it is not click to select it 7 Select your wireless network from the Available networks list and click C...

Page 29: ...the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard If it does not complete the following steps to start the Wizard a Click the Start button and then click Run b Type the following text in the Open field X setup exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive Once the Setup Wizard has been launched select the Connect Wireless Computer option and follow the...

Page 30: ...ility is a Windows based software program included on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD This utility can be installed on your computer by choosing the Install Control Utility option in the Setup Wizard It provides you with a useful configuration tool to manage your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Refer to the section Control Utility for detailed information Web Based Configuration To...

Page 31: ...ssword admin Device Name Dell Wireless 2350 BroadBand router IP Address 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP obtain from ISP via DHCP WAN DHCP Client Enabled ESSID wireless network name wireless Channel Auto Encryption No Encryption DHCP Server Enabled NAT Routing Enabled NOTE Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for ...

Page 32: ...the network Finally it applies the extracted settings on your router and validates its installation If the installation cannot be completed successfully the Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process In addition the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user s guide on the Dell Wireless...

Page 33: ...s of windows These windows are illustrated below along with an explanation on their functionalities Back to Top Setup Wizard Screens Welcome Menu This menu offers several options to select from Router Installation Begin installing your router and configure it to connect to the Internet Connect Additional Computer Configure a computer to connect to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Install Co...

Page 34: ...installed the router using the Router Installation option place the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD in each additional computer and run the Setup Wizard Click Connect Additional Computers to add each additional computer to your network Back to Top Verifying the Internet Connection on Your Computer with a Cable or DSL Modem To install your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router please verify th...

Page 35: ...Confirming the Internet Connection ...

Page 36: ...sing a PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet connection your computer will then need to reboot After rebooting the Setup Wizard will run and display the below message Click next to continue Successful Reboot ...

Page 37: ...The next step is to reboot your modem After rebooting the modem click next to continue ...

Page 38: ...Connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to Your Network Step 1 illustrates how to disconnect your cable DSL modem from your computer Disconnecting the Cable DSL Modem Step 1 ...

Page 39: ...Step 2 illustrates how to connect the cable DSL modem to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Connecting the Modem to the Router Step 2 ...

Page 40: ...Step 3 illustrates how to connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your computer Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Computer Step 3 ...

Page 41: ...Step 4 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to your computer Connecting the Router to the Computer Step 4 ...

Page 42: ...Step 5 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is connected to the power supply Connecting the Power Supply to the Router Step 5 ...

Page 43: ...Step 6 illustrates how to verify that you have connected everything as outlined Verifying your Connections Step 6 ...

Page 44: ...Configuring the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection type your PPPoE username and password in the boxes provided PPPoE Settings ...

Page 45: ...adband Router to use WEP to secure wireless connections If you chose this option the your wireless clients will also need to use the same WEP settings To setup a network that does not use encryption select Setup a Non Secure Router option Follow the onscreen instruction for completing the settings Setting up the Network ...

Page 46: ...The Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when you have finished Configuring the Router ...

Page 47: ...Congratulations You have successfully installed the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and configured the first computer for Internet access Congratulations ...

Page 48: ...Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 49: ...Router CD into the CD drive Your computer should automatically launch the Setup Wizard program If it does not complete the following steps to start the Wizard a Click the Start button and then click Run b Type the following text in the Open field X setup exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive c Click the OK button 2 From the main menu click the Install Control Utility button 3 Follow the...

Page 50: ...stem tray icon looks gray and white You can double click the router icon to open the utility panel NOTE If the icon is yellow it indicates that the Internet connection is not active If the icon is red it indicates that the connection to the router failed Back to Top Exiting the Control Utility When you start the control utility program it will place a small gray and white icon in the system tray i...

Page 51: ...guration tool only allows access to one user at a time 1 Click the Start button and then click Run 2 Type the following text in the Open box http my router 3 If this is the first time configuring your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router or if the user name and password have not been changed from the default settings type admin in the User Name field and admin in the Password field 4 Click the OK b...

Page 52: ... this option to log out of the web based configuration Press the Submit button to confirm that you want to log off NOTE The web based configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 53: ... and recommendations These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of the Dell Wireless 2350 devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible represent...

Page 54: ...8 5V DC 2A for Power Supply 2W850 Radio specificationRange Up to 100m indoors and Up to 450m outdoors open range Frequency range 2 4 2 4835 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels Europe 13 1 13 US 11 1 11 France 13 1 13 Japan 13 1 13 Taiwan 11 1 11 Specific features Supported bit rates For 802 11g 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps For 802 11b 11 Mbps 5 5...

Page 55: ...opean Union directive 1999 5 EC Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999 5 CE Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R TTE 1999 5 CE Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1999 5 CE de...

Page 56: ... Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges 24 Dordogne 60 Oise 89 Yonne 25 Doubs 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 26 Drôme 63 Puy du Dôme 94 Val de Marne 32 Gers 64 Pyrénées Atlantique This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr NOTE Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Route...

Page 57: ... Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations IMPORTANT NOTE FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating...

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Page 67: ...twork Encryption Encryption is a common way of implementing security and protecting information Encryption applies a set of instructions called an algorithm to information The instructions combine the plain or clear text of information with a sequence of hexadecimal numbers called an encryption key Before transmitting information over the airwaves the wireless client or Access Point encrypts or sc...

Page 68: ...ion providers and can provide better service to their customers IP Address An IP address provides unique identification for each computer on the Internet or on a local network IP addresses are usually expressed as a group of four numbers separated by periods for example 169 254 10 2 None of the numbers can be greater than 255 Each Ethernet interface has an IP address For the Dell Wireless 2350 Bro...

Page 69: ...a selection or action that reconfigures a device to the default parameters as it was originally manufactured Port A port is a connector on a networking device used to attach the network cable Hubs and switches have numerous ports that connect to computers on the network Protocol Protocol refers to a set of rules for sending and receiving information on a network The rules determine the format of t...

Page 70: ... and devices It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to or as an alternative for a wired LAN Just like a LAN the network lets users at that location share files printers and other services xDSL Modem DSL is a type of service that allows people to access the Internet via their telephone lines This service is typically available via a telephone company or service provi...

Page 71: ...necting To The Router Using Your Router Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web Based Configuration Tool Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy Glossary Online Customer Support Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2004 Dell Inc All rights reserved...

Page 72: ...P N Y6925 Revision A01 December 2004 ...

Page 73: ...vices from other vendors The WiFi certification logo indicates that the wireless device has been tested by an independent organization A wireless client operates in either infrastructure mode or peer to peer mode Back to Top Identifying a WLAN An ESSID and BSSID are both Service Set Identifiers SSID that identify and control the wireless client s access to a given WLAN The SSID is sometimes referr...

Page 74: ...s device that claims to have 40 bit encryption interoperates with a device that claims to have 64 bit encryption the same is true for the reverse A 40 64 bit key consists of 10 hexadecimal numbers arrayed as follows Key 1 1011121314 Key 2 2021222324 Key 3 3031323334 Key 4 4041424344 A 104 128 bit key has several trillion times as many possible combinations than a 40 64 bit key It consists of 26 he...

Page 75: ...wireless client authentication WPA adopts an authentication scheme through 802 1x 802 1x provides a framework for user authentication and a key distribution management method 802 1x consists of three main elements an Authentication Server typically a RADIUS server WPA enabled router or AP called Authenticator and a WPA enabled client called Supplicant 802 1x ensures only authorized users can acces...

Page 76: ...our for each LED Front Panel LED Represents Activity Power Power The Power LED will light up green when the device is powered on It will blink when the device is powering up or when it is reset Wireless Wireless LAN The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network The rate of blinking will vary with the rate ...

Page 77: ...adapter to this power port and then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet Reset Use an object such as a paper clip to press the button for at least 5 seconds The Power LED will be off for a short time and then light up again You can then release the button to reset the device to its factory default settings Internet This accepts an RJ 45 connector for connecting the Dell Wirele...

Page 78: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 79: ...l Wireless 2350 Broadband Router can offer both wired and wireless computers simultaneous access to the Internet The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router can be configured the following ways Internet router Connects to a cable or DSL modem providing Internet connectivity to both wired and wireless computers The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router includes a firewall feature to control Internet acce...

Page 80: ...puters to simultaneously communicate out to the Internet It can communicate at speeds up to 54 Megabits per second Mbps on the wireless network and at either 10 or 100 Mbps on the LAN wired port depending on the connected computer The maximum distance between the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and each wirelessly connected computer is 300 feet This distance may be less depending on your envir...

Page 81: ...d Router through an Ethernet cable 2 Connect any one of the four LAN ports on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to the Ethernet port on your computer through another Ethernet cable 3 Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router NOTE If the installation is not successful you can restore the default settings by pushing the Reset button on the back of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router ...

Page 82: ...6 Go to the Basic Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 7 Click the Internet Connection Settings menu option on the pull down menu 8 Click to select Your ISP requires you to input Host Computer Name or Domain Name 9 Type the Host Name and Domain Name assigned to you into the appropriate boxes 10 Click the Next button 11 Click the Save Restart button to ...

Page 83: ... port on the DSL modem to the Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router through an Ethernet cable 2 Connect any one of the four LAN ports on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to the Ethernet port on your computer through another Ethernet cable 3 Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router 4 The setup should work on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router with the factory d...

Page 84: ...ple Internet Explorer and go to http my router or the default IP address http 192 168 2 1 5 Enter the default username and password admin when prompted to do so 6 Go to the Basic Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 7 Click the Internet Connection Settings menu option on the pull down menu 8 Select Connection Type from the drop down menu and select DSL...

Page 85: ...hernet connections but is connected to your computer via USB cable follow the instructions below to switch to the Ethernet connection 1 Make sure that your cable modem is powered off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the cable modem 3 Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Ethernet card on your computer 4 Insert the other end of the cable into th...

Page 86: ...eb browser and go to http my router or the default IP address http 192 168 2 1 The Enter Network Password login prompt appears 2 Type the following text in the user name and password fields admin 3 Click the OK button 4 Go to the Basic Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 5 Click the Router Mode menu option in the drop down menu 6 Click to select Acces...

Page 87: ...r 2 Click the Advanced IP Settings menu option in the drop down menu 3 Make sure that the box Automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server is unchecked 4 Assign an IP address to the router 4 Click the Submit button 5 A pop up Warning window will appear Click the OK button 6 A NOTE page will appear with the instructions on how to refresh the IP address of your computer 7 Click the Continue...

Page 88: ...figure for gaming Change Router Settings 1 Open a web browser and type http my router or http 192 168 2 1 The Enter Network Password login prompt appears 2 Type the following text in the user name and password fields admin 3 Go to the Advanced Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 4 Click the DHCP Server Settings menu option in the drop down menu 5 Clic...

Page 89: ...9 Reboot the client computer The client computer will use the newly assigned IP and will not have any TCP IP ports blocked by the firewall feature of the router Back to Contents Page ...

Page 90: ...navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 4 Click the Wireless Security menu option in the drop down menu 5 Click to select Enable Wireless Security 6 Click to select either WEP or WPA in the Network Authentication list If WEP is selected 1 Select hexadecimal or ASCII characters as the Key Format You can use either as a string of hexadecimal digits characters 0 through 9 and A through F or as...

Page 91: ... 5 Click the NEXT button and then click Save and Restart to apply the changes 6 Set up the WPA on your wireless clients Refer to the documentation that accompanied your wireless clients or your wireless clients on line help system for information on how to setup WPA NOTE The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router offers two ways to set the wireless encryption in your router One is the Wireless Securi...

Page 92: ...nter Network Password login prompt appears 2 Type the following text in the user name and password fields admin 3 Go to the Advanced Settings menu option tab on the top navigation bar and wait for the menu to appear 4 Click the Advanced Wireless menu option in the drop down menu 5 Check the Hide my wireless network checkbox 6 Click Submit Back to Contents Page ...

Page 93: ...sent click the Install button 5 Click to select Service and then click the Add button 6 Click to select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks and then click the OK button Sharing a Printer To share a printer perform the following steps on the computer that has the printer you wish to share 1 Click the Start button click Settings and then click Printers 2 Click the printer you want to sha...

Page 94: ... so that users on other computers on your network can view them 1 In Microsoft Windows Explorer right click on the file folder or drive letter you wish to share and left click Sharing 2 Click Share As 3 Type a name for the share and follow the on screen instructions to complete Back to Contents Page ...

Page 95: ... of the computer to connect to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is different To check what service pack is installed follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click System 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab The service pack installed should be displayed ...

Page 96: ...k 1 to Connect To The Router Configuring Automatic Network Connections To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click Network Connections 4 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and then left click...

Page 97: ...f Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click the Network Connections icon 4 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and then left click Properties 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab 6 Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected If it is not click to select it 7 Select your wireless network from the Available networks list and click C...

Page 98: ...the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard If it does not complete the following steps to start the Wizard a Click the Start button and then click Run b Type the following text in the Open field X setup exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive Once the Setup Wizard has been launched select the Connect Wireless Computer option and follow the...

Page 99: ...B Connection Configuring Your Router as an Access Point for an Existing Network Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How To Setup Microsoft Windows XP Clients Connecting To The Router Back to Contents Page ...

Page 100: ...ues make sure the IP subnet mask is the same for all devices on your network The network portion of the IP address must also be the same for all devices on your network NOTE Dell strongly suggests you do not change the IP address unless there is a specific reason for doing so While you are changing the IP address be aware of the following Changing the IP address of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband...

Page 101: ...HCP defines a way to automatically assign IP addresses to computers on a network IP addresses are managed by a DHCP server If a Windows computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically it automatically gets an address from the DHCP server DHCP Server Settings ...

Page 102: ...er to provide to DHCP clients The valid range of numbers you should enter is between 1 and 254 The lease time is the amount of time a user will be allowed to use the IP address assigned by the DHCP server You may specify the lease time that DHCP server offers for the client to use the IP address This setting is especially useful on campuses or other environments where users change frequently IP Ad...

Page 103: ...e in Greenwich Mean Time GMT During the summer months the clock will move one or several hours ahead Countries have different change dates In most of the U S and Canada daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday of April Time reverts to standard time on the last Sunday of October To enable daylight saving click the box Enable Daylight Saving Back to Top Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless ...

Page 104: ... mode or just 802 11g mode from the Mode list SSID Service Set Identifier SSID is a 32 character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipment that make up the wireless network Transfer Rate Transfer rate can be set to automatic or some other fixed value It is recommended that you set the transfer rate to automatic Auto to allow the wireless network devices to transmit at a rate th...

Page 105: ...agmentation threshold will be fragmented into smaller packets and transmitted a piece at a time instead of all at once Thus it will reduce the need for retransmission and improve overall network performance Fragmentation is activated usually when the system is in heavy traffic and interference environment The setting must be within the range of 256 to 2346 bytes It is recommended to use the defaul...

Page 106: ... Parental Control Rule window will appear 2 Click to select the IP address of the particular computer you want to control for example your child s computer in the IP Address list 3 To block or grant access to the Internet during a period of time specify the start and end time from the Time Restriction list 4 Click to select Allow or Deny from the Internet Access list 5 Enter the URL that you want ...

Page 107: ...e has been setup then if there is a packet that is matched with the rules then it will be either accepted or dropped by Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router depending on the rule setting Back to Top DNS Server Status DNS Server Status DNS server status shows all DNS entries known by Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Host name is mapped to the IP address Back to Top Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS ...

Page 108: ...he network through the router The Dell Wireless 2350 broadband Router by default allows any local client computer to access the network There are two tables for Access Control Settings The Grant Access Table and the Deny Access Table Each table is able to support up to 32 entries Only one table can be active at a time Selecting the checkbox for Grant Access Table will disable the Deny Access Table...

Page 109: ...d on the computer on which you allow the access to the router 3 Click Submit to enter the rule to the router 4 To remove an existing rule click to select edit beside MAC address 5 A pop up window will open and click the Delete button to remove it NOTE The Access Control Settings apply to wireless client computers and not to wired client computers Back to Top Port Forwarding Settings Port Forwardin...

Page 110: ...ch you want to be available to the Internet Your public IP address that your ISP gives you is X X X X The X is a number and you have a computer hosting the HTTP server at LAN address 192 168 2 2 on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router 192 168 2 1 controlled LAN You can configure 192 168 2 2 to have port forwarding for port 80 HTTP then users on the Internet can go to http X X X X and get the H...

Page 111: ...is remembered by the router so that when the requested data returns through the router the data will be passed to the specific computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules The router opens the port when the Port Triggering happens When the computer running the application stops sending the data through this port the router will close the port 1 Click the PORT TRIGGERING button first 2 Ente...

Page 112: ... to Top Administration Settings Password Settings The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router uses a password to authenticate the user before allowing changes to be made to any network settings If you would like to change the current password click to select Change Your Password and enter the new password in both New Password and Retype Password fields Write down the password and keep it in a secure l...

Page 113: ... authentication screen of the router s Web configuration tool 3 Type the correct password and click the OK button to access the web configuration tool Authentication Screen Example 2 Manage the router s port forwarding rules from the Windows XP interface NOTE If you have already configured a port forwarding rule for the service through the web configuration tool you don t need to perform the follo...

Page 114: ...ice Internal Port number for this service and click to select either TCP or UDP For example the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192 168 2 101 to host a public HTTP server Service Settings 10 Click the OK button to save the changes Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 115: ...ming Remote Access Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview This screen provides information about your network connection and settings The left pane displays your connection status The right pane displays the following network settings Operation Mode Connection Type Internet IP Address Internet MAC Address LAN IP Address LAN Subnet Mask Network Name SSID Wireless Security ...

Page 116: ...Default Settings Resets the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its factory defaults Apply Saves current settings Restore Restores previous settings Your router has an advanced security mechanism It ensures the confidentiality of data and also guards data against being modified If you want to enable the security mechanism click to select Enable Wireless Security You will then be able to choose ...

Page 117: ...udes the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F ASCII format includes all alphanumeric characters Key Length This can be either 40 64 bit or 104 128 bit key length Some wireless network cards are only able to use 40 64 bit encryption If all your clients are able to communicate at 104 128 bit then choose 104 128 bit If any client is only able to communicate at 40 64 bit then choose 40 64 b...

Page 118: ...atch the setting used for the wireless clients Key Format This can be ASCII or hexadecimal format Hexadecimal format includes the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F ASCII format includes all alphanumeric characters WPA Group Rekey Interval WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations The lower the number the faster your encryption key will rota...

Page 119: ...ou to determine what type of websites are accessible through your wireless network It also allows you to specify what time of day the Internet can be accessed To enable parental control perform the following steps 1 Click the Add button The Parental Control window appears 2 Enter the IP address of the computer you want to control for example your child s computer 3 Select Allow or Deny from the In...

Page 120: ...3 Enter the hexadecimal MAC address for example 00 11 22 33 44 55 that you want to grant or deny access in the MAC Address box 4 Click the OK button to apply or click the Cancel button to exit without making any changes 5 Click the Apply MAC Control Settings button on the bottom of the screen to activate the new settings Back to Top Gaming In some cases the firewall feature of the router will caus...

Page 121: ...o configure your router to accept unsolicited data through a specific port The ports and protocol type TCP UDP or both will depend on what gaming service you are using NOTE This information should be available from your gaming service or your the documentation that came with your game To enable Port Forwarding perform the following steps 1 Click the Add button The Gaming Add a Record window appear...

Page 122: ...e from a remote location via the network 1 Click to select Allow remote user to configure the device 2 Enter the IP address of the remote administration host in the required field 3 Enter the HTTP port number that will be used on the router in the HTTP port number field 4 Click the Apply button to save the settings or click the Restore button to restore to its previous settings Allow Remote User t...

Page 123: ...tion settings Reset to Factory Default Settings Resets the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its default factory configuration Save Current System Configuration To File Saves the current settings of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a pro file Load System Configuration Manually Loads settings onto the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router from a backed up pro file to restore previously...

Page 124: ...y field click the Cancel button Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware click the Upgrade to New Firmware button It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly Back to Top Diagnostics Diagnostics You can monitor the current status of your network connection in t...

Page 125: ...ternet browser will open and you will be logged into the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router s web based configuration tool The web based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Refer to the section Web Based Configuration Tool for detailed information Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 126: ...ssword admin Device Name Dell Wireless 2350 BroadBand router IP Address 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP obtain from ISP via DHCP WAN DHCP Client Enabled ESSID wireless network name wireless Channel Auto Encryption No Encryption DHCP Server Enabled NAT Routing Enabled NOTE Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for ...

Page 127: ...the network Finally it applies the extracted settings on your router and validates its installation If the installation cannot be completed successfully the Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process In addition the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user s guide on the Dell Wireless...

Page 128: ...s of windows These windows are illustrated below along with an explanation on their functionalities Back to Top Setup Wizard Screens Welcome Menu This menu offers several options to select from Router Installation Begin installing your router and configure it to connect to the Internet Connect Additional Computer Configure a computer to connect to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Install Co...

Page 129: ...installed the router using the Router Installation option place the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD in each additional computer and run the Setup Wizard Click Connect Additional Computers to add each additional computer to your network Back to Top Verifying the Internet Connection on Your Computer with a Cable or DSL Modem To install your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router please verify th...

Page 130: ...Confirming the Internet Connection ...

Page 131: ...sing a PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet connection your computer will then need to reboot After rebooting the Setup Wizard will run and display the below message Click next to continue Successful Reboot ...

Page 132: ...The next step is to reboot your modem After rebooting the modem click next to continue ...

Page 133: ...Connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to Your Network Step 1 illustrates how to disconnect your cable DSL modem from your computer Disconnecting the Cable DSL Modem Step 1 ...

Page 134: ...Step 2 illustrates how to connect the cable DSL modem to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Connecting the Modem to the Router Step 2 ...

Page 135: ...Step 3 illustrates how to connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your computer Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Computer Step 3 ...

Page 136: ...Step 4 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to your computer Connecting the Router to the Computer Step 4 ...

Page 137: ...Step 5 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is connected to the power supply Connecting the Power Supply to the Router Step 5 ...

Page 138: ...Step 6 illustrates how to verify that you have connected everything as outlined Verifying your Connections Step 6 ...

Page 139: ...Configuring the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection type your PPPoE username and password in the boxes provided PPPoE Settings ...

Page 140: ...adband Router to use WEP to secure wireless connections If you chose this option the your wireless clients will also need to use the same WEP settings To setup a network that does not use encryption select Setup a Non Secure Router option Follow the onscreen instruction for completing the settings Setting up the Network ...

Page 141: ...The Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when you have finished Configuring the Router ...

Page 142: ...Congratulations You have successfully installed the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and configured the first computer for Internet access Congratulations ...

Page 143: ...Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 144: ...Router CD into the CD drive Your computer should automatically launch the Setup Wizard program If it does not complete the following steps to start the Wizard a Click the Start button and then click Run b Type the following text in the Open field X setup exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive c Click the OK button 2 From the main menu click the Install Control Utility button 3 Follow the...

Page 145: ...stem tray icon looks gray and white You can double click the router icon to open the utility panel NOTE If the icon is yellow it indicates that the Internet connection is not active If the icon is red it indicates that the connection to the router failed Back to Top Exiting the Control Utility When you start the control utility program it will place a small gray and white icon in the system tray i...

Page 146: ...guration tool only allows access to one user at a time 1 Click the Start button and then click Run 2 Type the following text in the Open box http my router 3 If this is the first time configuring your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router or if the user name and password have not been changed from the default settings type admin in the User Name field and admin in the Password field 4 Click the OK b...

Page 147: ... this option to log out of the web based configuration Press the Submit button to confirm that you want to log off NOTE The web based configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 148: ...ility is a Windows based software program included on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD This utility can be installed on your computer by choosing the Install Control Utility option in the Setup Wizard It provides you with a useful configuration tool to manage your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Refer to the section Control Utility for detailed information Web Based Configuration To...

Page 149: ...ck Save Restart button to commit the changes and the router will reboot automatically with the new settings in effect Router Mode The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has two operating modes Gateway mode and Access Point mode Router Mode Gateway mode allows your router to create a wireless network to access the broadband router Wired and wireless network devices share the same Internet connecti...

Page 150: ...be up to 32 characters in length and the value is case sensitive NOTE If you change the SSID on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router you must change each client s wireless adapter settings to match the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router setting If you do change the SSID note the change and use the new setting for each wireless network card For assistance configuring a wireless network card see...

Page 151: ...4 bits 13 characters Key1 Key2 Key3 Key4 user defined There are two levels of WEP encryption 40 64 bit and 104 128 bit with 104 128 bit being the more secure of the two The WEP encryption keys are simply a set of hexadecimal numbers or ASCII characters that you choose Each Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and every wireless workstation must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate For mor...

Page 152: ...re shared Key WPA Pre Shared Key PSK is a field where the password is entered All wireless clients must also use this password to gain access to the network Note that the Key format must also match the setting for the wireless clients Key Format Key Format is a box that lists 2 items Hexadecimal Digits numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F and ASCII Characters any letter number or symbol Sel...

Page 153: ...settings are required Make sure that the settings listed are correct DSL Static IP Settings In the fields provided type the IP address IP subnet mask ISP gateway address and Domain Name Server DNS IP address provided by your ISP DSL PPPoE Settings Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE is a standard specifying how a host computer interacts with a broadband modem for example DSL cable or wirel...

Page 154: ...our Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router New settings are written to the firmware and the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router reboots automatically NOTE If you have wireless clients in your network you must configure the clients wireless network cards to match the settings for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Save and Apply Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 155: ...ues make sure the IP subnet mask is the same for all devices on your network The network portion of the IP address must also be the same for all devices on your network NOTE Dell strongly suggests you do not change the IP address unless there is a specific reason for doing so While you are changing the IP address be aware of the following Changing the IP address of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband...

Page 156: ...HCP defines a way to automatically assign IP addresses to computers on a network IP addresses are managed by a DHCP server If a Windows computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically it automatically gets an address from the DHCP server DHCP Server Settings ...

Page 157: ...er to provide to DHCP clients The valid range of numbers you should enter is between 1 and 254 The lease time is the amount of time a user will be allowed to use the IP address assigned by the DHCP server You may specify the lease time that DHCP server offers for the client to use the IP address This setting is especially useful on campuses or other environments where users change frequently IP Ad...

Page 158: ...e in Greenwich Mean Time GMT During the summer months the clock will move one or several hours ahead Countries have different change dates In most of the U S and Canada daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday of April Time reverts to standard time on the last Sunday of October To enable daylight saving click the box Enable Daylight Saving Back to Top Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless ...

Page 159: ... mode or just 802 11g mode from the Mode list SSID Service Set Identifier SSID is a 32 character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipment that make up the wireless network Transfer Rate Transfer rate can be set to automatic or some other fixed value It is recommended that you set the transfer rate to automatic Auto to allow the wireless network devices to transmit at a rate th...

Page 160: ...agmentation threshold will be fragmented into smaller packets and transmitted a piece at a time instead of all at once Thus it will reduce the need for retransmission and improve overall network performance Fragmentation is activated usually when the system is in heavy traffic and interference environment The setting must be within the range of 256 to 2346 bytes It is recommended to use the defaul...

Page 161: ... Parental Control Rule window will appear 2 Click to select the IP address of the particular computer you want to control for example your child s computer in the IP Address list 3 To block or grant access to the Internet during a period of time specify the start and end time from the Time Restriction list 4 Click to select Allow or Deny from the Internet Access list 5 Enter the URL that you want ...

Page 162: ...e has been setup then if there is a packet that is matched with the rules then it will be either accepted or dropped by Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router depending on the rule setting Back to Top DNS Server Status DNS Server Status DNS server status shows all DNS entries known by Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Host name is mapped to the IP address Back to Top Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS ...

Page 163: ...he network through the router The Dell Wireless 2350 broadband Router by default allows any local client computer to access the network There are two tables for Access Control Settings The Grant Access Table and the Deny Access Table Each table is able to support up to 32 entries Only one table can be active at a time Selecting the checkbox for Grant Access Table will disable the Deny Access Table...

Page 164: ...d on the computer on which you allow the access to the router 3 Click Submit to enter the rule to the router 4 To remove an existing rule click to select edit beside MAC address 5 A pop up window will open and click the Delete button to remove it NOTE The Access Control Settings apply to wireless client computers and not to wired client computers Back to Top Port Forwarding Settings Port Forwardin...

Page 165: ...ch you want to be available to the Internet Your public IP address that your ISP gives you is X X X X The X is a number and you have a computer hosting the HTTP server at LAN address 192 168 2 2 on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router 192 168 2 1 controlled LAN You can configure 192 168 2 2 to have port forwarding for port 80 HTTP then users on the Internet can go to http X X X X and get the H...

Page 166: ...is remembered by the router so that when the requested data returns through the router the data will be passed to the specific computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules The router opens the port when the Port Triggering happens When the computer running the application stops sending the data through this port the router will close the port 1 Click the PORT TRIGGERING button first 2 Ente...

Page 167: ... to Top Administration Settings Password Settings The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router uses a password to authenticate the user before allowing changes to be made to any network settings If you would like to change the current password click to select Change Your Password and enter the new password in both New Password and Retype Password fields Write down the password and keep it in a secure l...

Page 168: ... authentication screen of the router s Web configuration tool 3 Type the correct password and click the OK button to access the web configuration tool Authentication Screen Example 2 Manage the router s port forwarding rules from the Windows XP interface NOTE If you have already configured a port forwarding rule for the service through the web configuration tool you don t need to perform the follo...

Page 169: ...ice Internal Port number for this service and click to select either TCP or UDP For example the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192 168 2 101 to host a public HTTP server Service Settings 10 Click the OK button to save the changes Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 170: ...ions between network devices are shown with a yellow arrow Inoperative connections are represented by a red X through the yellow connection line NOTE The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router offers two ways to check the status of your network One is the Device Status feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here The other is through the Windows based Control Utility Status Device Status The ...

Page 171: ...eless interfaces WAN MAC MAC address for the WAN interface Router Name The name for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router the default is Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Firmware Version Version number of the firmware currently installed on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router GUI Version Version number of the Web Based configuration tool currently installed on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband ...

Page 172: ...so includes features to restore the default settings upgrade the firmware for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and reset the unit Use the following pages in the web based configuration tool to access the System Tools Intruder Detection Log Internet Activity Log Import Export Settings System Statistics Display Routing Table System Diagnostic Load Default Settings Upgrade Firmware Reset Devic...

Page 173: ... attack that the router detects Details Details about the detected attack The system can alert you via e mail to any attempted intrusion 1 Click to select Email Alert Enable 2 Type the e mail address that you want the alert sent to in the Email Address field 3 Click the Submit button Back to Top Internet Activity Log Internet Activity Log ...

Page 174: ...xport Settings The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router allows the user to save the current settings onto storage devices and to load previous saved settings back into the router Click the Export button to export the current settings to a pro file Click the Import button to input previously saved settings Click Restart button to implement these new settings Back to Top System Statistics System Stat...

Page 175: ...The figure above shows system statistics for all wired and wireless stations Back to Top Display Routing Table Routing Table Indicator Description ...

Page 176: ... with an IP address matching the destination IP Address the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router sends all traffic through the gateway IP address listed here Hop Count The number of routers the packet has passed through to its destination Hop count is used to measure the distance between a source and a destination If there are 3 routers between the source and the destination nodes the hop count for...

Page 177: ... Router Configuration settings include firmware version the ISP and device settings that have been configured for your network The Diagnostic section shows the current connections for your network Diagnostic settings include the ISP status link status current WAN connection LAN MAC table and WAN MAC table Back to Top Load Default Settings Load Default Settings ...

Page 178: ...g the Reset button on the back panel of the device for more than 5 seconds for more details refer to A Look at the Hardware NOTICE Loading the default settings option will cause the current settings for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to be lost and replaced with the default settings This includes the security settings you may have set up Click the Start button to reload the default setti...

Page 179: ...outer firmware file The second method is to use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router To do this press the Check Internet Now button The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will check the Dell ftp website and look for an updated firmware If a new firmware exists you will be notified in the Firmware Upgrade Status section To upgrade ...

Page 180: ...failure occurs This feature does not reload the factory default settings It simply resets the device to the network settings that existed on the device before the system failure occurred This is equivalent to unplugging the device and plugging it back in or pressing the reset button for less than 3 seconds until the Power light starts to blink No settings are lost NOTICE If you were in the process...

Page 181: ...ming Remote Access Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview This screen provides information about your network connection and settings The left pane displays your connection status The right pane displays the following network settings Operation Mode Connection Type Internet IP Address Internet MAC Address LAN IP Address LAN Subnet Mask Network Name SSID Wireless Security ...

Page 182: ...Default Settings Resets the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its factory defaults Apply Saves current settings Restore Restores previous settings Your router has an advanced security mechanism It ensures the confidentiality of data and also guards data against being modified If you want to enable the security mechanism click to select Enable Wireless Security You will then be able to choose ...

Page 183: ...udes the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F ASCII format includes all alphanumeric characters Key Length This can be either 40 64 bit or 104 128 bit key length Some wireless network cards are only able to use 40 64 bit encryption If all your clients are able to communicate at 104 128 bit then choose 104 128 bit If any client is only able to communicate at 40 64 bit then choose 40 64 b...

Page 184: ...atch the setting used for the wireless clients Key Format This can be ASCII or hexadecimal format Hexadecimal format includes the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F ASCII format includes all alphanumeric characters WPA Group Rekey Interval WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations The lower the number the faster your encryption key will rota...

Page 185: ...ou to determine what type of websites are accessible through your wireless network It also allows you to specify what time of day the Internet can be accessed To enable parental control perform the following steps 1 Click the Add button The Parental Control window appears 2 Enter the IP address of the computer you want to control for example your child s computer 3 Select Allow or Deny from the In...

Page 186: ...3 Enter the hexadecimal MAC address for example 00 11 22 33 44 55 that you want to grant or deny access in the MAC Address box 4 Click the OK button to apply or click the Cancel button to exit without making any changes 5 Click the Apply MAC Control Settings button on the bottom of the screen to activate the new settings Back to Top Gaming In some cases the firewall feature of the router will caus...

Page 187: ...o configure your router to accept unsolicited data through a specific port The ports and protocol type TCP UDP or both will depend on what gaming service you are using NOTE This information should be available from your gaming service or your the documentation that came with your game To enable Port Forwarding perform the following steps 1 Click the Add button The Gaming Add a Record window appear...

Page 188: ...e from a remote location via the network 1 Click to select Allow remote user to configure the device 2 Enter the IP address of the remote administration host in the required field 3 Enter the HTTP port number that will be used on the router in the HTTP port number field 4 Click the Apply button to save the settings or click the Restore button to restore to its previous settings Allow Remote User t...

Page 189: ...tion settings Reset to Factory Default Settings Resets the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its default factory configuration Save Current System Configuration To File Saves the current settings of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a pro file Load System Configuration Manually Loads settings onto the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router from a backed up pro file to restore previously...

Page 190: ...y field click the Cancel button Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware click the Upgrade to New Firmware button It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly Back to Top Diagnostics Diagnostics You can monitor the current status of your network connection in t...

Page 191: ...ternet browser will open and you will be logged into the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router s web based configuration tool The web based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Refer to the section Web Based Configuration Tool for detailed information Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 192: ...ck Save Restart button to commit the changes and the router will reboot automatically with the new settings in effect Router Mode The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has two operating modes Gateway mode and Access Point mode Router Mode Gateway mode allows your router to create a wireless network to access the broadband router Wired and wireless network devices share the same Internet connecti...

Page 193: ...be up to 32 characters in length and the value is case sensitive NOTE If you change the SSID on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router you must change each client s wireless adapter settings to match the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router setting If you do change the SSID note the change and use the new setting for each wireless network card For assistance configuring a wireless network card see...

Page 194: ...4 bits 13 characters Key1 Key2 Key3 Key4 user defined There are two levels of WEP encryption 40 64 bit and 104 128 bit with 104 128 bit being the more secure of the two The WEP encryption keys are simply a set of hexadecimal numbers or ASCII characters that you choose Each Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and every wireless workstation must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate For mor...

Page 195: ...re shared Key WPA Pre Shared Key PSK is a field where the password is entered All wireless clients must also use this password to gain access to the network Note that the Key format must also match the setting for the wireless clients Key Format Key Format is a box that lists 2 items Hexadecimal Digits numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F and ASCII Characters any letter number or symbol Sel...

Page 196: ...settings are required Make sure that the settings listed are correct DSL Static IP Settings In the fields provided type the IP address IP subnet mask ISP gateway address and Domain Name Server DNS IP address provided by your ISP DSL PPPoE Settings Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE is a standard specifying how a host computer interacts with a broadband modem for example DSL cable or wirel...

Page 197: ...our Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router New settings are written to the firmware and the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router reboots automatically NOTE If you have wireless clients in your network you must configure the clients wireless network cards to match the settings for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Save and Apply Back to Top Back to Contents Page ...

Page 198: ...ions between network devices are shown with a yellow arrow Inoperative connections are represented by a red X through the yellow connection line NOTE The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router offers two ways to check the status of your network One is the Device Status feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here The other is through the Windows based Control Utility Status Device Status The ...

Page 199: ...eless interfaces WAN MAC MAC address for the WAN interface Router Name The name for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router the default is Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Firmware Version Version number of the firmware currently installed on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router GUI Version Version number of the Web Based configuration tool currently installed on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband ...

Page 200: ...so includes features to restore the default settings upgrade the firmware for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and reset the unit Use the following pages in the web based configuration tool to access the System Tools Intruder Detection Log Internet Activity Log Import Export Settings System Statistics Display Routing Table System Diagnostic Load Default Settings Upgrade Firmware Reset Devic...

Page 201: ... attack that the router detects Details Details about the detected attack The system can alert you via e mail to any attempted intrusion 1 Click to select Email Alert Enable 2 Type the e mail address that you want the alert sent to in the Email Address field 3 Click the Submit button Back to Top Internet Activity Log Internet Activity Log ...

Page 202: ...xport Settings The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router allows the user to save the current settings onto storage devices and to load previous saved settings back into the router Click the Export button to export the current settings to a pro file Click the Import button to input previously saved settings Click Restart button to implement these new settings Back to Top System Statistics System Stat...

Page 203: ...The figure above shows system statistics for all wired and wireless stations Back to Top Display Routing Table Routing Table Indicator Description ...

Page 204: ... with an IP address matching the destination IP Address the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router sends all traffic through the gateway IP address listed here Hop Count The number of routers the packet has passed through to its destination Hop count is used to measure the distance between a source and a destination If there are 3 routers between the source and the destination nodes the hop count for...

Page 205: ... Router Configuration settings include firmware version the ISP and device settings that have been configured for your network The Diagnostic section shows the current connections for your network Diagnostic settings include the ISP status link status current WAN connection LAN MAC table and WAN MAC table Back to Top Load Default Settings Load Default Settings ...

Page 206: ...g the Reset button on the back panel of the device for more than 5 seconds for more details refer to A Look at the Hardware NOTICE Loading the default settings option will cause the current settings for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to be lost and replaced with the default settings This includes the security settings you may have set up Click the Start button to reload the default setti...

Page 207: ...outer firmware file The second method is to use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router To do this press the Check Internet Now button The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will check the Dell ftp website and look for an updated firmware If a new firmware exists you will be notified in the Firmware Upgrade Status section To upgrade ...

Page 208: ...failure occurs This feature does not reload the factory default settings It simply resets the device to the network settings that existed on the device before the system failure occurred This is equivalent to unplugging the device and plugging it back in or pressing the reset button for less than 3 seconds until the Power light starts to blink No settings are lost NOTICE If you were in the process...

Page 209: ...our for each LED Front Panel LED Represents Activity Power Power The Power LED will light up green when the device is powered on It will blink when the device is powering up or when it is reset Wireless Wireless LAN The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network The rate of blinking will vary with the rate ...

Page 210: ...adapter to this power port and then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet Reset Use an object such as a paper clip to press the button for at least 5 seconds The Power LED will be off for a short time and then light up again You can then release the button to reset the device to its factory default settings Internet This accepts an RJ 45 connector for connecting the Dell Wirele...

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